Dutch Game Garden

Games Monitor: The Netherlands 2020 Update – COVID Impact

• The Dutch video game industry grew from 575 companies in 2018 to 615 by the end of 2020, supporting approximately 4,000 total jobs.
• B2C entertainment developers experienced increased consumer demand during the pandemic, while B2B and applied game developers faced project cancellations and delays.
• Operational productivity remained stable despite the transition to remote work, though nearly 50% of industry professionals reported increased stress levels.